Girls Night Out

“Relax princess, I’m alone,” she said promptly sitting down and wrapping her dark red tail around her hooves. “I’m here because I know who the two of you are, and I know you know where Trixie is, I simply ask if you can point me in her direction.”

“I’m sorry Parish but Trixie does not want any connections to her old life. We’ve the right to protect her and her wishes from those who may seek to cause her harm.” Celestia answered.

Parish nodded. “I expected that answer, Celestia. Though you have yet to hear my reasons for seeking her out. You see, I don’t want to be a part of these criminal groups anymore. I understand that Trixie had last been seen heading into your castle, and from there somewhere else with princess Twilight Sparkle. Though that’s where the trail has gone cold. No one seems to know where she has gone and it’s been far too long since she was last seen in Canterlot. All I ask is that you point me in the right direction and I keep all your secrets safe.”

“Well that was a mouthful,” said Luna with a giggle. “You speak as if you’re afraid of losing her. Don’t worry, she’s safe where she is and much happier with her new position and line of work.”

Parish stood up suddenly, her fur standing on end and her tail held low, flicking ever so slightly from side to side. “Look, I just want to find her! She’s very important to me and I need her. I need to be with her!”

“Parish, I’m sorry but she’s happier where she is. If your feelings are true, then you should feel happy for her. There is nothing my sister and I can or will give you to fix what you once had with Trixie. However, we can help you escape these criminals you spend your time protecting. You can either come to the palace and speak with us tomorrow or you can be tracked down and arrested later. Either way, you’ll be speaking to me in the near future. So it is your choice, Parish. We can help you if you’re willing to help us.” Celestia turned away from her and laid back down where she had been before.

As Luna laid back down next to her, Parish sighed and joined them, sitting little ways off. “Alister didn’t lie, though, this is a beautiful view, isn’t it? Trixie and I used to come up here at night and watch the lights dance.”

“You really loved her, didn’t you?” Luna asked quietly.

“Yes, I do. Though I guess she didn’t return the love I felt for her, seeing as she’s vanished without even saying goodbye.” Celestia could hear a small whimper escape Parish’s lips.

“I’m sorry for what you’ve been through, Parish, but you still can make a change with your life, maybe one day your paths will cross again. I can’t say what will happen on that day, but you’ll be free to choose as you wish to happen. All I ask is that you come to me tomorrow.”

“Alright princess, I’ll take my leave and allow you two to enjoy what remains of your night. I’ll consider your proposition.” Parish stood and spread her wings, readying herself to take off.

“One moment, Parish. How did you know we would be here and how did you know who we were?” Luna asked curiously.

“It wasn’t hard, for starters, you never changed your cutie marks, or even tried to hide them. Along with that, who drinks mead anymore? There were more than just a few observations I made that led to the conclusion of who you may be. I wasn’t completely sure until I saw the two of you in that alleyway.” She paused and touched her hoof to her chin.

“By the way, that restaurant is an underground hub. The owner you had been speaking with is one of the thugs I am keeping track of for a certain group of unicorns. Anyways, don’t be late raising the sun, else someone may get suspicious.” With that Parish disappeared over the cliffs edge and reappeared a moment later, flying off towards the entrance of the parkway.

Celestia looked at Luna and smiled, “We should be going back to the castle, it’s almost time for the sunrise.”

Luna nodded and pressed her head against her sister’s shoulder. “Five more minutes, sister. Please?”

Celestia watched as Luna closed her eyes and her ear flicked, “Alright. Five more minutes. I love you, sister.”

Luna smiled and yawned. “Love you too, Celestia. Thank you for doing this for me.”